Violence is not destiny! (العنف ليس قدر!)
In his article, writer Mustafa Abdel Fattah examines the phenomenon of violence in Arab society, asserting that it is not fate or destiny, but rather the result of a conspiracy and a hidden war. He calls for replacing the language of weapons with the language of dialogue and identity, and emphasizes the role of writers and intellectuals in confiscating the idea of violence.
In his article in Al-Ittihad newspaper, writer Mustafa Abdel Fattah examines the rampant phenomenon of violence in Arab society, asserting that it is not fate or destiny. He describes Arab society as a victim of a conspiracy and a hidden war aimed at striking it from within. The writer calls for replacing the language of weapons with the language of dialogue and identity, and emphasizes the role of writers and intellectuals in confiscating the idea of violence from the minds of youth before the police confiscate weapons. He criticizes the failure of educational institutions and local councils to provide meaningful programs, and urges turning the numbers of victims into tangible stories that remain in the collective memory. The article is an intervention at a conference on resisting violence, and carries a rhetorical and emotional tone.